Open the newly created folder to find . 3. Run the standalone installation
If you are an advanced user or technician, you can use the Command Prompt to force a clean driver install: msiexec /i AppleMobileDeviceSupport64.msi INSTALL_DRIVERS=1
To download the file, you generally need to extract it from the official iTunes installer. This standalone installer is the critical driver package that allows Windows to recognize and communicate with your iPhone or iPad, even without opening iTunes. 1. Download the source installer download applemobiledevicesupport64.msi
Start by downloading the version of iTunes directly from the Apple Website. Avoid the Microsoft Store version for this specific task, as it does not allow for easy component extraction. 2. Extract the MSI file
Restart your computer after the installation finishes to ensure the drivers load correctly. 4. Why use the standalone MSI? apple mobile device support missing Open the newly created folder to find
Once you have the .msi file, you can install just the drivers: Double-click AppleMobileDeviceSupport64.msi to begin.
Since the file you downloaded is an .exe wrapper, you must "unzip" it to find the individual components. Download and install a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR. This standalone installer is the critical driver package
Right-click the iTunes64Setup.exe file and select .